Conneaut High School - Tattler Yearbook (Conneaut, OH)

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EVANGELINE. About two hundred students of C. H. S. English classes had the honor of being the guests of Manager M. A. Scarborough at the Academy Theater a short time ago. The occasion for this rare “treat” was a special matinee showing of “Evangeline,” the famous poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. DEBATE. A very interesting debate was given in assembly January 21st the- subject being, “Resolved, That the Initiative and Referendum are efficient forms of State Legislation.” w The formative side Avas supported by Bertha Barsky and W alter Shearer; the negative side by Hazel Coughlan and Clarence Kisley. Page Eighteen THE TATTLER

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hallmark—means Quality. H. B. KURTZ “Well, Houser, old top, it was a big game. “Big!” Houser sprang to his feet. “ W hy, man, do you know, il was the littlest, meanest, dirtiest game this school ever played. Here’s hoping the school will never see another such game as this one.” “Calm yourself,” said McCabe. “There’s the cup on the table, here’s your money,—what’s got into you, man? Aren t you glad you won? And best of all, there’s the mayor’s letter.” “Yes,” Houser took up the letter. “The cup goes to the school, thank fortune, and I won’t take the money, but this is mine. He gazed a little sadly at that small sheet of paper, his letter. It was perhaps the highest compliment a school boy could get. It congratulated him and offered him a position to fill a place that led to why, if a boy had any ambition this opportunity was enough to make him anything. Houser felt that it was the grandest moment of his young life when the mayor had put this letter into his hands saying that the country needed men who could play such a “big game. “Houser, aren’t you proud of it?” Houser smiled a little ruefully. “In a way, yes. But of course 1 didn’t accept his offer, and 1 won't take the money. “You—what?” “No. T told him that to play a big game I was not the man— that he needed a big man.” Morris McCabe looked astonishment personified. “You threw away the opportunity of a lifetime—for what ? “For the man who can play the game square and decent, with no dirty work.” “And who is that?” “‘Chick.’” McCabe arose, walked over to the window, and for a long time gazed out into the night. The little clock in the corner struck ten. Morris McCabe picked up his hat. Silently the two men shook hands. As he neared the door he turned and said, slowly, “Houser, ‘Chick is not the only man. You have played a bigger game than he. Lorell Hoskins. “Now, mv son,” said the conscientious father, ‘'tell me why I punished you?” “That’s it,” blubbered the boy indignatly. “First you pound the life out of me, and then you don’t know why you did it.” I wouldn’t be an angel, ’Cause angels have to sing: I'd rather be a senior, and do most anything. THE TATTLER Page Seventeen

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H. B. KURTZ Diamonds - Watches - Jewelry CHRISTMAS VACATION. The happiest (lay of the school year was on December 19, 1919, when Conneaut High School closed its doors for the annual Christmas vacation. Many of the students spent the vacation visiting friends and relatives, while the teachers returned to their homes to enjoy the holidays. LEFT C. H. S. The student body deeply regrets the loss of three of its members who have left to take up duties elsewhere. Adele Dibbs, a member of the Senior class, has gone to her new home in Milford, Mass. Edmund Leahy, captain of the football team, has entered into partnership with Air. E. E. Griffey, who is in the milk business. Lawrence Clark, who left us recently, is employed by the Conneaut Can Company. PARTY AT FARNHAM. Friday evening, December 19th, the members of the Senior class met at the Congregational church in anticipation of the pleasant things to follow. When all of the members had arrived, they boarded a sleigh and journeyed to Farnham, where a delightful evening was spent, dancing being the main feature. A very good “lunch,” contributed by those present, met the approval of all, and greatly refreshed them after their long ride. Miss Hazel Fish and Mr. Homer Bail chaperoned the party. The Seniors say this was one of the most enjoyable experiences they have had this year, and we all hope they will have many more. PUBLIC SPEAKING. Among the fine programs given in assembly this year was one arranged by the Public Speaking Class of C. H. S., Hazel Couglilan acting as chairman. Arthur Blakeslee was the first speaker, his subject being “Our Own America.” This speech was very well given, and it appealed to the patriotism of those assembled. Miss Alberta Hammond then gave a delightful reading entitled, “My Double and How He Undid Me.” This produced a great amount of merriment. After the reading, Miss Ruth Collinge, who was graduated in the THE TATTLER Page Nineteen